The Roman AgoraThe Roman Agora

Scott HébertScott Hébert

Prof. Prof. BolmarcichBolmarcich

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Apr. 9, 2008Apr. 9, 2008

Roman AgoraRoman Agora

Roman Agora and Roman Agora and “Agoranomeion”“Agoranomeion”

Gate of Athena ArchegetisGate of Athena Archegetis

Tower of the WindsTower of the Winds

Tower of the WindsTower of the WindsNorth

Northeast

East

Southeast

South

Southwest

West

Northwest

Boreas

Kaikias

Apeliotes

Euros

Notos

Lips

Zephyros

Skiron

Man wearing a heavy cloak, blowing through a twisted shell

Man emptying a shield holding hailstones

Young man holding a cloak of fruit and grain

Old man wrapped in a cloak

Man emptying an urn of water

Boy pushing the stern of a ship

Young man carrying cloak of flowers

Man carrying pot of ashes and charcoal

LatrinesLatrines

ExcavationsExcavations

1837-45, 1890-91, 1920, 1930-31: Greek Archaeological Society excavations1837-45, 1890-91, 1920, 1930-31: Greek Archaeological Society excavations

1915-19: A. Orlandos restores Gate of Athena Archegetis1915-19: A. Orlandos restores Gate of Athena Archegetis

1940-42: Italian excavations; restoration of three columns and architraves1940-42: Italian excavations; restoration of three columns and architraves

1963-64: A. Orlandos and P. Lazarides excavation1963-64: A. Orlandos and P. Lazarides excavation

1975-76: First Ephorate of Antiquities restores Gate of Athena Archegetis 1975-76: First Ephorate of Antiquities restores Gate of Athena Archegetis furtherfurther

1955, 1965-66, 1968, 1984-85, 1989, 1991: First Ephorate of Antiquities 1955, 1965-66, 1968, 1984-85, 1989, 1991: First Ephorate of Antiquities excavationsexcavations

BibliographyBibliography

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1973. 1973. Thompson, Homer A. Thompson, Homer A. The Athenian Agora: A Short GuideThe Athenian Agora: A Short Guide. Meriden: Meriden Gravure Co., 1983.. Meriden: Meriden Gravure Co., 1983. Thompson, Homer A. Thompson, Homer A. The Athenian Agora: A Guide to the Excavation and Museum. The Athenian Agora: A Guide to the Excavation and Museum. Meriden: Meriden:

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